Evening East Greenwich Pet Care Professional (Pet Sitting & Dog Walking)
About The Position
Furry Fellas Pet Service LLC is seeking experienced Pet Care Professionals for evening pet sitting and dog walking roles in East Greenwich & North Kingstown, RI. The ideal candidate is reliable, passionate about animal care, comfortable with various animals and sizes, possesses reliable transportation, a smartphone, and strong independent work and communication skills. This is a long-term, part-time position for individuals seeking to make a difference daily. Furry Fellas Pet Service LLC has been in business since 2006, offering dog walking, pet sitting, and overnight pet sitting services. They pride themselves on a high level of professionalism and a staff with genuine passion for animals.
Requirements
- Minimum age of 18 years.
- Prior professional animal care experience.
- Reliable vehicle, valid driver's license, and proof of auto insurance.
- Smartphone with reliable internet access.
- Daily access to email and the internet.
- Comfortable using mobile apps for scheduling, communication, and visit documentation.
- Able to pass a criminal background check.
- Excellent attention to detail, communication, and customer service skills.
- Comfortable working outdoors walking dogs year-round in various weather conditions.
- Reliable, punctual, and dependable.
- Consistent evening availability Monday through Friday between 5-9pm, 6-9pm, or 7-9pm.
- Availability for at least 10 hours per week.
Nice To Haves
- Additional weekday/weekend availability.
- Prior professional pet sitting or dog walking experience.
- Experience in a veterinary hospital or clinic.
- Experience with an animal shelter or rescue organization.
- Experience in a dog daycare or boarding facility.
- Experience in a pet grooming salon.
- Experience in pet/dog training.
- Experience as a veterinary technician or veterinary assistant.
- Experience as an animal care technician.
- Veterinary, animal science, or related internship/externship.
- Experience with horse barns, equine facilities, or farm animal care.
- Experience in wildlife rehabilitation or wildlife care.
- Zoo/aquarium experience.
- Certified Vet Techs, Certified Dog Trainers, or Fear Free Certified Professionals.
Responsibilities
- Perform dog walking, exercising dogs, and letting them out for bathroom breaks.
- Provide pet sitting services including feeding, administering medications, cat care, small animal care, and litter box cleaning.
- Offer love and attention to pets while clients are away or preoccupied.
- Travel frequently between clients' homes to care for their companions.
- Follow detailed care instructions provided by the client and within the client management system.
- Leave a note for clients after each visit detailing how the visits went.
Benefits
- Paid to exercise and spend time outdoors with dogs or indoors with cats/other small animals.
- Continuing education and paid certificate programs.
- Birthday, Holiday, and Referral Bonuses.
- Supportive co-workers and leadership.
- Positive interactions with animal clients.
- Satisfaction of working a job that is loved.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- 100% of tips.
- Paid trainings and meetings.
- Reimbursement for Pet First Aid certificate course if not completed prior to job offer.
- Additional pay for advanced certifications.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
